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Scientists Horrified by 'Forever Chemicals' in Non-Stick Pans—But This New Cookware Changes Everything
Words by
Suzie Walsh
Published on: June 17, 2025
The Chemical That's Building Up in Every Family's Body.
If you cook with non-stick pans, there's something in your kitchen that's more dangerous than you think.
Scientists call them PFAS, chemicals used to make pans non-stick. But here's what makes them terrifying: once they get in your body, they never leave.
The EPA confirms that PFAS "break down very slowly and can build up in people, animals, and the environment over time." These chemicals resist breakdown in your body and only slowly get removed, so they pile up in your blood, liver, and kidneys.
That's why researchers call them "forever chemicals."
Every Meal Adds More Poison
Here's how it works: when you cook with traditional non-stick pans, you're exposed to PFAS chemicals. The EPA states that people get exposed by "using products made with PFAS."
But unlike other chemicals that your body can flush out, PFAS stick around. According to research published in Environmental Health Perspectives, "PFAS are not metabolized by the body, unlike many other environmental contaminants."
So every breakfast, lunch, and dinner you cook is adding more chemicals that will stay in your family's bodies forever.
The Health Problems Piling Up
According to Stanford Medicine research, "exposure to PFAS can decrease our immunity, and increase our risk of certain types of cancer, birth defects, and liver and kidney disease."
Cancer Risk That Keeps Growing
The World Health Organization reviewed all the research and made a shocking decision in 2023: they officially classified common PFAS chemicals as cancer-causing.
Studies have specifically linked PFAS to kidney and testicular cancer. And since these chemicals build up over time, your cancer risk keeps increasing with every meal you cook.
Your Immune System Under Attack
Research from USC's Keck School of Medicine found that PFAS exposure "disrupted lipid and amino acid metabolism but also altered thyroid hormone function."
The National Toxicology Program concluded that PFAS "suppressed the antibody response and were a hazard to immune system function in humans."
Where These Chemicals Hide in Your Body
Nood: While I was skeptical about the claim that Nood is “pain-free,” I’ve been pleasantly surprised. The sensation is pretty mild, and most of the time, I barely notice it.
Scientists studied human tissue samples and found PFAS everywhere. According to research published in ScienceDirect, "the occurrence of PFASs was confirmed in all human tissues."
They found forever chemicals in:
Brain tissue
Liver
Lungs
Kidneys
Bone
The study found that "lung tissues accumulated the highest concentration of PFASs," but these chemicals spread throughout your entire body.
The Solution That Actually Works
After seeing all this research, I knew I had to find cookware that was completely PFAS-free.
That's when I discovered PureClad hybrid cookware.
Why PureClad Is Different
Unlike traditional non-stick pans, PureClad uses no chemical coatings at all. Instead, it combines stainless steel with a special textured surface that creates natural non-stick properties.
Here's what their customers say:
David E: "I live with 3 boys, who have all started to cook, so as you can imagine, my old pans are now ruined lol. I saw PureClad decided they'd be perfect for me, can't believe how resilient they are, 10/10!"
Amanda O: "The pattern of this pan means it heats up QUICK! It's great for when you want to just make a quick meal, eggs, steak whatever - clean up is fast too with the 'non stick' pattern. I got the 30cm with lid, this is the best all round pan I have."
Ryan D: "I wasn't sure about these at the price point, it seemed too good to be true but I've had mine for a year now and wouldn't go back. The handle is strong and the pan feels heavy + quality + makes cooking easier when nothing sticks"
No Chemicals, No Coatings, No Poison
PureClad is completely free from PFAS, PFOA, and all toxic chemicals. There's literally nothing that can leach into your food.
The textured stainless steel surface means eggs slide right off, but there's no coating to break down or release fumes when heated.
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